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About WNED-TV

WNED-TV consistently ranks among the most-watched U.S. public television stations in prime time. Our popular line-up draws from PBS and various other sources, including the BBC and American Public Television. As a leading producer of single-topic documentaries, our national and regional broadcasts have been seen by millions of people across the continent, stimulating cultural and heritage tourism to the Buffalo/Niagara/Toronto region.

ThinkBright and Well/WORLD TV continues its commitment to quality health and wellness programming. Also in the mix are outstanding news and information shows as well as independent films with a global perspective.

About WBFO-FM 88.7

WBFO-FM 88.7 has the largest radio newsroom staff in the Buffalo/Niagara region. In addition to extensive local and regional journalism, WBFO also features the best of public radio from NPR, PRI, the BBC and American Public Media.

WBFO-FM 88.7 Productions

About Classical 94.5 WNED

Classical 94.5 WNED is a robust full-time service that provides the best of our regional, national, and international classical music scene. Some of public radio’s most knowledgeable announcers curate programming from a music library boasting more than 32,000 CDs.

ThinkBright is the education and outreach arm of WNED | WBFO. This department creates educational materials related to WNED-TV productions, distributes materials to educators and organizations in Western New York, coordinates PBS TeacherLine NY and promotes English and math literacy throughout our community.

Broadcast Coverage

WBFO-FM 88.7 and Classical 94.5 WNED

The Western New York Public Broadcasting Association has internship openings available in both WBFO and Classical 94.5 WNED. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in radio operations and production and to develop their writing and broadcasting skills.

Job Description

Students will be assigned tasks that relate to day-to-day radio operations in the traffic, programming, and production departments and the news room. They will also be afforded the opportunity to collaborate on large scale production and broadcast projects and will be expected to assume responsibilities that are commensurate with their abilities. These projects may include the following:

News-gathering (write copy, record news conferences, etc.) for newscasts on WBFO Production of Morning Classics, Making a List, and other classical music programs. Production of promotional spots and underwriting credits

Requirements

Interns will develop their own semi-monthly work schedules and will be obliged to follow them. Reliable transportation is essential.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

An interest in public radio A willingness to learn The ability to work independently and to work collaboratively The ability to write cogently The ability to use basic office software Previous production, journalism and/or broadcast experience is desirable, though not required!

The WNED Production Department enlists the services of college interns each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer) to help in the production of our public television programming. Interns must arrange to receive credit from their college or university.

The Editor’s Assistant (internship) will be working within the Production Department at WNED-TV. This intern will perform research, administrative duties, tape logging, preparations for edit sessions, and assist on editing projects for multiple editors and producers. Projects vary depending on edit schedules and may include; national PBS documentaries, local documentaries, television programs and specials, and often includes working with high definition television equipment.

This internship is for students with Communications/Broadcasting/Media Studies backgrounds. Previous computer based video editing helpful. Basic windows computer knowledge a must.

The intern, depending on level of ability and training, may also perform hands on editing with the Editor’s guidance on current projects, with the possibility of editing their own piece as a final project.

The Western New York Public Broadcasting Association has an internship opening in the Classical 94.5 WNED-FM Music Library. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience management of a music library of over 35,000 CDs and other audio.

Job Description

Students will be assigned tasks that relate to day-to-day library operations including logging, cataloguing, filing and research; they may also be afforded the opportunity to collaborate on large scale production and broadcast projects and will be expected to assume responsibilities that are commensurate with their abilities. These projects may include the following:

Production of Morning Classics, Classics by Request and Making a List

Production of promotional spots and underwriting credits

Requirements

Interns will develop their own semi-monthly work schedules and will be obliged to follow them.

Opportunity for college student majoring in marketing, public relations or communications with knowledge of basic marketing principles, social media, etc. to enhance understanding of marketing communications including copywriting, media trends, proofreading and day-to-day support by serving an internship in WNED ǀ WBFO’s Corporate Communications Department. This internship is available for Spring/Summer 2015, for 10-15 hours per week. WNED ǀ WBFO is a public television and radio station serving the Buffalo, NY and Southern Ontario areas. The Corporate Communications Department is a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Internships at WNED are unpaid and are not training for any specific position at the end of your internship. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to
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WNED ǀ WBFO is a trusted public media resource that enriches its audiences by providing educational, entertaining programming and services, as well as engaging the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities through cultural and civic involvement.